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Inside Biden’s COVID Team
One of the president-elect’s coronavirus advisers says Trump’s refusal to concede is costing lives.
How Tough Will Biden Really Be on Big Tech?
His presidency may be the last chance to constrain the far-reaching power of the tech giants.
How the Gig Economy Won in California
An unprecedented ballot measure could shape the gig economy for years to come.
The Fight Against Election Day Falsehoods
Researchers are expecting a deluge misinformation on Election Day.
A Historic Case Against Google
For the first time in two decades, the federal government is trying to loosen Google’s grip on search.
Facebook Flips on Holocaust Denial
The social network’s reversal on its most controversial policy signals a shift to a new way of thinking about speech.
What Landlords Have on You
Automated background checks help landlords decide who gets to rent their properties. They’re deeply flawed.
The Attack on Florida’s Latino Voters
A flood of Spanish-language misinformation could tip the scales in Florida.
A Vaccine Won’t Be the End
Many of us are hoping that an effective vaccine will end mask-wearing and social distancing. That would be a mistake.